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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 634.32 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 634.32 and 361.56 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 634.32 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/634.32 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 634.32 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 229,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,344.74/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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